Prosecutor General and UNICEF Representative in Ukraine sign Memorandum of Understanding
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Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin and UNICEF Representative in Ukraine Munir Mammadzadeh signed a Memorandum of Understanding on adapting criminal justice to the best interests of children and combating domestic violence.
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin and the head of the UNICEF Office in Ukraine Munir Mammadzadeh signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This is reported by the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office, UNN reports.
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It is noted that the signed memorandum creates opportunities for adapting criminal justice to the best interests of children and combating domestic violence.
In particular, the OGP, together with the UNICEF expert team, is creating a foundation for the development of child-friendly justice and the formation of victim-centered approaches in the process of bringing perpetrators to justice for domestic violence.
The protection of children, taking into account their interests and needs in the criminal process is an absolute priority for the Office of the Prosecutor General. UNICEF is our key partner in protecting children's rights and combating domestic violence,
He noted that UNICEF has assisted in opening 11 specialized centers based on the Barnahus model and organizing specialized training for juvenile justice representatives. Efforts are also being made to prevent juvenile delinquency.
The Prosecutor General emphasized that an important area of cooperation is ensuring accountability for crimes against children committed by Russia in Ukraine.